FREE event. All welcome.There will be a carnival procession leaving from Riverside Play Centre at 11.45am to kick off the festivities. Arrive a 10.45am to get into costume and practise the carnival rhythms.Enjoy:- Healthy eating cookery demonstrations- Local performers: song and dance- Drum workshop- Photo booth- Arts and Crafts- Face painting- Food- Stalls
By the end of the course participants should be able to:- Describe what is meant by ‘new psychoactive substances’ and list the most commonly misused substances- Identify the effects and risks of these substances- Explore the role of the internet in this drugs market and how procurement is changing- Recognise the legal position and identify...
Penarth Pier Pavilion welcomes our veterans to a welfare support day dedicated to them.A number of veterans’ support organisations will be on hand to provide information and advice to veterans. If you or members of your family have served in the Armed Forces this is for you.Doors will open at 10.00am for coffee and the...
The success of your organisation is affected by the sphere and quality of influence you have, which is why this interactive WCVA workshop will look at models covering the ‘inner and outer game’ of influencing. It will help you spot opportunities for influencing stakeholders and funders by thinking differently and developing other perspectives of your...
An introductory level half-day Diverse Cymru workshop that provides a basic introduction to mental health, mental distress, improves understanding and knowledge and shows you how to reduce stigma and discrimination.Cost: £55 per person Find out more at www.diversecymrutraining.org.uk/mental-health-awareness/
A two-day Children in Wales courseAll children have the right to live lives free from abuse and neglect but recent events highlight, yet again, how difficult it can be for so many adults to recognise, and act on concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. The UN Convention on the Rights of the...
We regret that this course has been postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience.This course is invaluable for those Boards who have employed a Chief Officer, or who are thinking of doing so. It sets out how to manage the relationship between the Board and officer, including work setting, reporting and legal responsibilities. Ideal for: organisations wishing...
The Alzheimer's Society Dementia Café provides an opportunity for anyone affected by dementia to get together for mutual support and companionship.
‘Incidents targeting people because of who they are (e.g. hate crimes) are under-reported, meaning many victims are unable to access the support they need, or to secure justice’. In 2011/12, there were 1809 hate incidents and crimes reported to the police in Wales, of which 1368 were racially and religiously motivated, 244 were motivated by...
Good governance enables organisations to make the best use of their resources. This is advanced notice of a free interactive seminar for Trustees by the Wales Audit Office, the Charity Commission and Good Practice Wales. This seminar will bring together the most up-to-date practices from across Wales and beyond.Including: - Not reinventing the wheel; -...
Everything every small charity needs to know to get started in raising funds from individuals tax-effectively. Who should attend this Institute of Fundraising session? Fundraisers from small charities who are looking to raise funds from individuals and maximise their charity’s tax reliefs from HMRC. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session fundraisers will be...
An invitation to Diverse Cymru friends and associates to view the successes that they have achieved in the last 12 months, the launch of our business plan and an opportunity to chat to project staff and discuss the organisation's current and future projects and partnership work. 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Business Plan launch 13.45...
